Catering Assistants for hire in Burnley
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organisational Skills9%Customer Service7%Education level
High school diploma or GED66%Vocational or technical training18%Bachelor's degree13%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%1-2 years20%Less than a year10%Current company
Sainsbury’s
Compass Group
BAE Systems
Time at current job
2-5 years67%Less than a year17%More than 5 years17%
Browse Indeed's database of 742 profiles for Catering Assistants in Burnley
Last updated: 23 Oct 2026
Catering Assistant: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Burnley: £25,420 yearly
- Typical salaries range from £25,420 – £27,072 yearly
*Indeed data (GB)
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Burnley
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MathsSkills
LeadershipOrganisational SkillsAssistant Manager ExperienceCommunication SkillsCustomer ServiceFood SafetyCatering Manager
Burnley
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Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipAssistant Manager ExperienceOrganisational SkillsCookingFood Preparationcatering assistant
Burnley
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Word ProcessingMicrosoft WordSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsManagementAnalyticsComputer LiteracyCatering Assistant (Agency)
Nelson
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SIALevel 2 in Food SafetySkills
Communication SkillsPackingMachine OperationPackagingPicking & PackingFood SafetyHCA
Burnley
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COSHH ComplianceFirst AidFirst Aid CertificationSkills
Communication SkillsMedication AdministrationStock ChecksPhysical StocktakingStocktakingTube FeedingCATERING ASSISTANT
Burnley
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AutodeskAutoCADRevitSkills
Food SafetyCateringCustomer ServiceInfection Prevention & ControlInfection Prevention and Control StandardsCross-Infection Control
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What's the average time to fill a catering assistant role?
The average time to fill a catering assistant role is 32 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do catering assistants tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a catering assistant include: communication skills, organisational skills and customer service.
What licenses or certifications are common for catering assistants?
Common licenses or certifications for catering assistants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and NVQ.
What are some job titles related to catering assistants?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to catering assistants include: ice cream van operator, catering manager and cook manager.
What level of education is common for a catering assistant?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a catering assistant in Burnley, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a catering assistant?
Most catering assistants have 13 years of professional experience.
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